Champions Floriana have won the race to sign Brazilian striker Flavio Cheveresan, the Premier League side announced. 

It looked as though the 31-year-old forward was heading to Hibernians but the Greens broke into the race and secured the services of the forward who put pen to paper on a one-year deal.

Cheveresan, 31, was one of the key figures who propelled Sirens towards a historic European qualification after the St. Paul's Bay were awarded the UEFA Europa League spot for having finished fourth in the league before it was halted by the Malta Football Association Executive Committee due to the coronavirus pandemic, . 

Times of Malta can had revealed that the Brazilian forward demanded Sirens to upgrade his salary but the club could not meet his demands.

In addition, Valletta were also linked with Cheveresan but they rebuffed any connections with the forward as they claim they do not have any forward slots available where to insert the 31-year-old.

With Sirens, Cheveresan played 17 times, finding the net on five occasions and registering three assists. He had joined Sirens from Brazilian side Campinense-PB during the summer transfer window in 2019.

Floriana are expected to start their preparations for the new season next month as they will be involved in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

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